Definition
遗忘 (yí wàng) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to forget', typically used for abstract or important things like lessons, history, or names. It is more formal than 忘 (wàng) and 忘记 (wàng jì), which are the everyday words for forgetting anything. 遗忘 often implies a gradual or unintentional lapse, while 忘 can be more general.
verb
to forget (usually something abstract or important)
Easily confused
- 以往yǐ wǎngsound-alike(noun) the past; former times
Examples
- 遗忘。Wǒmen bù néng yí wàng lìshǐ de jiàoxùn.We must not forget the lessons of history.
- ，遗忘。Shíjiān jiǔ le, wǒ yí wàng le tā de míngzi.After a long time, I forgot her name.
- 遗忘。Tā yí wàng le míngtiān de yuēhuì.He forgot about tomorrow's appointment.
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